Apps like iHeartRadio and YouTube Music Disappeared when Updating to watchOS 26

When I installed watchOS 26 onto my Series 10, iHeartRadio was the first app to disappear immediately. Then the next day (today), YouTube Music was gone from where it had been. I then checked again a few hours later and there was another app gone (I still haven't been able to figure out which one it is, however). When I went to the App Store to see if they had just deleted themselves somehow or if they needed updating, they just showed the "Open" button as if they were still there, but when clicking on it, nothing happens. I really don't know what to do about it, because I've kind of tried to do everything I could, and nothing's happened to change it at all.

Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 26

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 08:43 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2025 01:44 AM

Did you try to force restart by pressing and holding the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again?


Can you still see the apps in the WatchApp on your iPhone under My Watch/Installed On Apple Watch?

If yes, try to delete them from there by taping on the apps and selecting "Delete app on Apple Watch", then install them again.

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Sep 18, 2025 01:44 AM in response to Delerium_22

Did you try to force restart by pressing and holding the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again?


Can you still see the apps in the WatchApp on your iPhone under My Watch/Installed On Apple Watch?

If yes, try to delete them from there by taping on the apps and selecting "Delete app on Apple Watch", then install them again.

Apps like iHeartRadio and YouTube Music Disappeared when Updating to watchOS 26

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